Beachfront Weddings at Madison Beach Hotel

out alternate options. Amanda Toner: This girl is a literal ANGEL. She is the Wedding Specialist at the MBH, and helped us make our wedding the most magical day it could be. Covid did not stop her and her team. She put up with me with the thousands of back and forth emails, late night calls and always kept a smile on her face. I remember our tasting, that the MBH held privately for us in a secluded part of the restaurant, and she just kept saying "I love LOVE". It really made me realize that my Husband and I were not going to let this Pandemic stop us from having the most amazing wedding we possibly could. She suggested ALL of the foods for cocktail hour, a bonfire pit for guests so they could social distance at their own pace, hot "spiked" apple cider, etc. She went above and beyond to make this a "normal" wedding, and honestly it was better than we could have ever imagined. A few days after the wedding, she contacted me and said she captured our first look from the balcony and wanted to send us the video/photos. I never asked her to do that - such a queen. Nicole Ballou: While Amanda helped with all of the specifics leading up to the event, Nicole was legit my fairy godmother during the rehearsal and the day of our wedding. Above & beyond doesn't even do justice. ANYTHING we asked for, she had it done within 15 seconds (and literally brought me whispering angel rosé ALL NIGHT LONG). Nicole displayed the thousands of pumpkins and decorations that I brought beautifully. I thought there would be some hesitation as to how many little details I asked of her - but never ONCE did she blink an eye. She helped wrangle our entire family and friends that day, and never broke a smile. Once this Pandemic is over, I'll be back to give her the massive hug she deserves. She even met me the next morning at brunch (which they reserved a space for at no charge or hesitation), to cheers and wish us the best. Lastly, and this is so important. OUR. DOG. WAS. THERE. We stressed and stressed that we really wanted our Rhodesian Ridgeback to be part of the ceremony and take pictures with us, then she would go back to the room on the first floor where my brother was staying. LITERALLY no questions asked, other then let me see pictures of her. I honestly looked at my husband at one point and said, this is too good to be true. Well, it wasn't. Midway through speeches - guess who starts howling for us on the patio of the room? My brother went to go get her, and Nicole said it was no problem to have her down under the tent. MY DOG WALKED AROUND THE RECEPTION. Our dream. Nicole also offered to walk the dog at one point in the night so we could enjoy ourselves! I literally can't. Such a spoiled little princess. Amanda, Nicole and the rest of the MBH team - we can't thank you enough for hosting the best night of our lives. We got married during a Pandemic, they said. Well, I didn't even realize. xoxo Jack & Marissa

l is a beautiful oasis to escape from the trying times of 2020. Our family members were so in awe of the amazing night, and had such a fun time. The beautiful views and aesthetics were an amazing backdrop as we ate, drank, and celebrated the night away! From the bottom of our hearts we thank Nicole, Amanda, and the rest of MBH team for exceeding our greatest dreams to make our day so special. Their flexibility, enthusiasm, and unwavering support to meet us where we were at with our wedding plans, truly means a lot. Our vendors also loved working with the MBH team. Throughout this process they allowed us to be vulnerable, ask questions, and address real concerns in regards to planning a wedding during a pandemic. We originally had our wedding scheduled as a Christmas wedding in December. As cases started to increase again--we called Amanda and Nicole and asked if the wedding can be pushed up. They quickly responded and were so accommodating! They helped us crazy kids get everything together in ONE week to have a our wedding! The stars truly aligned for us to have our wedding day this past weekend. We were able to enjoy all of the available amenities at the hotel during our stay. Besides the wedding. my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the bonfire set up on the beach with a hot cup of clam chowder in one hand and a beer in another. We also loved connecting with the locals and employees! You can see the love and work that goes into making this hotel so wonderful. Our beautiful memories made this year are the start to a wonderful tradition at MBH--as we look forward to coming back to reminisce and create more memories in the future.

taff for making our wedding day/night one to remember. Everyone came together as a team to fulfill the requests of the Brides and make sure guests were having a blast. They paid attention to details and surpassed our expectations. The hotel was able to accommodate the needs of the entire wedding flawlessly. Even with COVID safety restrictions both guests and staff followed procedures and remained safe. If your wedding is small or large, Madison Beach Hotel is the place to have your fairytale wedding. Cheers to the Brides.

ntly to help us plan a small, intimate, outdoor wedding working within the state guidelines. They gave us options and let us be creative during the planning process. With so many changes and unknowns, we were very thankful to have Nicole help us through the final weeks. She was reassuring and helped us finalize the details even through a Hurricane. She was there for us, helping to coordinate and get us anything we needed throughout the day and evening. Nicole worked amazing with our wedding planner to meet every detail we wanted. The MBH tent where we had our reception (due to COVID) was beautiful, right next to the water, and was perfect for our wedding. All of the MBH staff were genuine, professional, and extremely accommodating. We had the most perfect wedding day on the beach at Madison Beach Hotel.

le service (with a smile), and a confidence that can only come with experience. From the food to bar service to facilities support the MBH was top notch. With the picturesque setting, the wonderful guest accommodations and the staff focus on customer service we couldn’t imagine a better setting for our daughter’s wedding reception. Thanks MBH! You made the event truly memorable for all the right reasons.

Everything was decorated so beautifully, from the lawn during the ceremony, to cocktail hour and finally the ballroom for our reception. Nicole kept everything moving smoothly so we were able to enjoy the whole day from start to finish. She really goes above and beyond to make everyone happy. The food was delicious! The location is beautiful! We lucked out and had beautiful weather. The gorgeous sunset made for the perfect backdrop in so many pictures! You can’t get better service anywhere. Thank you so much MBH for such an amazing & memorable day.

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eam it up they had a solution. From encouraging me to have the ceremony outside, to helping me with a spot for my child with autism to decompress during the reception..... our day was beautiful, perfectly planned and orchestrated by Nicole (more on her in a second!) and all the guests commented on the beauty, professionalism of the staff and incredible food. As a general rule I am the planner in our fay- Nicole, Becky and Traci offered support, a push in the right direction when I needed to make a decision but above all Nicole offered peace of mind the entire day. She had it under control and ensured every detail I had dreamed up were taken care of and some details I forgot- she fixed before it impacted the day. They say team work makes the dream work- at Madison the team helps you create your dream day. We ❤️ This venue because of the views, and menu and beautiful accommodations. But we will never forget how this team gave us our dream day. Xo Angela and Kevin 10/18/19

She (and Traci) were always quick to respond to any questions or concerns. Nicole was helpful the whole day of the wedding making sure everyone was where they were suppose to be, the bride/groom had food and drinks and things ran smoothly. I highly recommend the MBH for a wedding!

uld be! The details and organization made it so simple for us to have fun planning the little personal touches. They helped us design a day that totally expressed who we are as a couple. On our wedding day Nicole was there literally ever step of the way... giving us a headcount as guests arrived to hang on the porch, handing me some champs when my girls were struggling with my bustle, and then decorating our room to perfection so when we got there after our after party our flowers were perfectly placed by the fire, petals everywhere, and our uneaten dinner in the fridge. Which brings me to the food, even our tough critic italian relatives who own restaurants were raving about the pasta, the raw bar, cocktail hour, and entrees. Our dinners were even delicious cold at 2 am lol. We can't thank Nicole, Traci, and their teams enough. If you are looking for a beach wedding at a gorgeous venue where you wont have to worry about anything except enjoying the day, MBH is your place. #bestdayever!

y. She took care of everything so I could sit back and enjoy the day. We ended the night with all the decorations packed up, the wedding cake we didn’t get to eat and a bottle of champagne in our room. I 100% think that I had the PERFECT wedding because of the little details the staff at MBH took care of.

e worked with Libby from beginning to end, she is professional, sincere, welcoming, and simply a great person to work with. I was able to ask her questions and always got a quick response and honest answer. I even asked her opinion about a few things wedding related, like she was family :) Nicole worked with us the day of and she was amazing! She was professional, flexible, and fun. My husband and I got married in December, we were lucky to have such a beautiful day. The atmosphere overall was classic, romantic, and stunning! Our winter wedding was perfect! I have to say, our day truly was perfect, the food was delicious, the environment fabulous! it was everything we could have hoped for, if not more. Thank you again for this beautiful day.. Libby, Nicole, and all of the staff at Madison Beach Hotel!

ne at the front desk and valet were beyond friendly, helpful, and kind. All rooms have gorgeous water views. My mom, sister, and I stayed in the luxurious bridal suite (two spacious adjoining rooms, both from which you can walk onto a gorgeous wrap around balcony and onto the beach) – we felt like queens! This is where we all got ready the next morning. Our make-up artist met us here and friends and family were able to visit, making this girl time so special. During this period, Lisa delivered a delicious lunch spread and beverages, so good! Now onto my incredibly amazing right-hand girl, Nicole, our banquet manager. Mind you this was January, but when it came time for our first look, Nicole highly recommended my groom and I get outside for pictures. She was not only with us every step of the way, but she was literally tossing my cathedral veil in the air, jumping out of the picture so that we could get the “perfect shot.” Our ceremony was upstairs in the Faulkner Ballroom overlooking the water -such a beautiful, intimate setting. Guests were not able to see the reception tables as there was a wall up during this time. This for me was important. After the ceremony, we walked right into Tides for cocktail hour. Guests were still able to overlook the water as they snacked on delectable and plentiful passed hors d’oeuvres and stations and helped themselves to two open bars. Again, God Bless Nicole…I told her I wanted a sunset shot, but I did not want to miss our cocktail hour. With the sun quickly setting, she helped me throw my Hunter boots on under my dress and we quickly marched out to the rocks on the water and had our photographer snap away. (Thanks Nicole!) After cocktail hour, guests made their way into the ballroom which looked prettier than I could have even imagined from the table settings to the flowers to the setting sun. The food was phenomenal thanks to the wonderful Chef Mo. The rest of the night was a dream, everything was so well executed and I had not a worry in the world except that I didn’t want the night to end (who would with Nicole by your side and Libby behind the scenes paying attention to every single detail?!!) It was the happiest day of my life and we can’t thank Libby, Nicole and the MBH team again! XO

bby, Nicole and Megan were there to answer questions, discuss details, share ideas and accommodate our requests. They were a big part in making our day so special.

ng it all together was their superstar director of catering Libby Rutty. Her and her team made our special day run so effortlessly smooth from start to finish. Can not beat the MBH for your dream CT wedding. Thanks again to all their staff!

lo- wedding photos!) but for an incredible day to come together with ease and class- it takes a team of people- where everyone is passionate, and their leader is organized, personable, and professional. After having my wedding in September, I can confirm the MBH team is INCREDIBLE, and it is led by the one-of-a-kind Libby Rutty. Aside from the gorgeous setting, we were worried about the dreaded- "wedding factory" feel that often comes with places that throw at least a decent amount of weddings every season. I can honestly say- I don't know how Libby does it. She made me feel like I was the only bride in the world, not just that day but that season!. From the time you are picking your date, to the time you lay your head on your pillow that night, Libby and her team are attentive, knowledgeable, flexible, and genuinely excited to execute the day. No problem was too big, no question was annoying. I cannot say enough good things about Libby, and the team, including Nicole who was also so on-point, genuine, organized, and attentive that weekend. Not to mention the food- our guests are still talking about appetizers and their dinners. You know how bride and grooms say they don't get to eat because they too busy? We sat down and ATE- loved the menu and my wedding dinner. My husband and I have incredible memories from that day- no stress- just two people surrounded by their friends and family, in a special spot, with some really professional and caring people making sure it all goes down as planned. And yes- we took pictures on the rocks :) Can't go wrong at MBH- rain or shine. Thank you Libby and the entire MBH team.

cktail hour. The food was amazing and the ballroom provided for a lot of good dancing and fun. We continue to get compliments from all of our guests. Perhaps the biggest plus is working with Libby, who is the director of weddings and special events. Her professionalism and ability to put her couples at ease was invaluable, especially on the day of the wedding. We highly recommend having your wedding at the Madison Beach Hotel!

is exactly what you need in a wedding planner) and willing to work with us. We met with one other wedding planner before her who was a bit frantic and that turned me off. The process leading up to the wedding was perfect. They were flexible and reminded us when we needed to have things in. Every question was answered in a timely fashion (even on weekends!). We had a few special issues like a good number of people not drinking alcohol and they came up with creative solutions to make that easier. The days before and of the wedding were even better. The entire staff at MBH was accommodating and helpful. I threw my back out at the gym the day of and the woman at the front desk got her husband to bring tennis balls in for me!! Nicole must have had every item on my agenda memorized because she kept on top of everything. She did it all from giving my rabbi the gift I forgot to give him to bringing my bouquet down to me right before I walked down the aisle when I forgot it upstairs. During the ceremony and reception things just went so smoothly. Literally everyone mentioned how PERFECT it was. There was no disorganization, no awkward pauses. She reminded us to eat before we had to cut the cake which was a godsend. She was everywhere! Everyone also told us how amazing the food was. I know there's more but I can't fit it all here. I would encourage any friend or family member to have their wedding at MBH. It was the best decision I made about the wedding besides marrying my husband ;)

s a dream come true and the amazing team at Madison Beach Hotel made wedding planning a breeze. Libby and her team are extremely responsive, and were so accommodating! They are true wedding professionals! We can not thank Madison Beach Hotel enough for everything they did to make our day absolutely perfect . We can't wait to go back and visit!

Her "A" team was phenomenal. The entire MBH staff treated was friendly, accommodating and efficient! We felt like royalty. We paid for a bridal suite and were offered a HUGE room with breakfast and lunch service to get ready in - it was beautiful. We couldn't be happier with how our day turned out and would highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a picturesque, New England, beach wedding!